Washington, DC

Though it's best known as a Dupont happy hour spot, the Big Hunt has 27 drafts, which feature an interesting selection of American and Belgian craft beers. Ask about the rotating taps and a special list of large-sized bottles.

Washington, DC

The multilevel beer bar offers 50 drafts that rotate constantly -- D.C.'s largest selection -- plus 500 bottles and five traditional English-style cask ales. There can be nightclub-length lines to get in at peak times on weekends, but the experienced staff is worth the wait.

Washington, DC

One of the coolest beer bars around has an esoteric, rapidly changing list of 16 drafts and 80 bottles to go with the restaurant's gourmet pizza. It also has the most bar space of the three Pizzeria Paradiso locations.

Washington, DC

An extensive selection of bottled beers and frequently rotating craft brews on tap help the Black Squirrel stand apart in Adams Morgan. What clinches the bar's position on this list are its special events and theme weeks featuring out-of-town beers. Past highlights include a a range of hard-to-find micros from North Carolina and an appearance by Colorado's Fat Tire.

Arlington, VA

Though it's best known as a neighborhood hangout with indie-rock bands, Galaxy Hut has a strong selection of beers flowing from its 20 taps, including Belgian ales, Virgina microbrews, West Coast IPAs and various seasonal offerings, with nary a macrobrew in sight.

Arlington, VA

You might expect Lyon Hall, an Alsatian-inspired brasserie from the owners of Clarendon's Liberty Tavern, to have a Euro-centric beer menu. But this list -- 20 drafts, four times that many in bottles -- is better than expected, starring rich Belgians, satisfying traditional English ales, German lagers and a solid mix of American craft brews.

Purcellville, VA

Washington, DC

The 25 taps and one cask-conditioned ale at Meridian Pint only pour American beers, helping the Columbia Heights bar stand out from competitors focusing on Belgian or British imports. Keep an eye out for special beers made by Meridian Pint's staff in conjunction with local breweries.

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